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Preventative

Question:

Does Shingrix vaccine work better than Zostavax vaccine for preventing shingles?

If I am a woman over the age of 65 should I get a DEXA scan to screen for osteoporosis?

If I am a woman over the age of 50 but under the age of 65 and no history of previous osteoporotic fracture, no history of smoking or heavy drinking, and am not significantly underweight, should I get a DEXA scan to screen for osteoporosis?

Does the good effects of eating more fruits and vegetables offset the bad effects of eating a lot of meat?

Does eating an alkaline diet reduce my chance of dying vs. a regular American diet?

Does taking vitamin D preventatively reduce my risk of dying over taking a placebo?

Does taking vitamin D preventatively reduce my risk of getting cancer?

Should I have my doctor check a vitamin D level at my yearly physical if I am otherwise healthy and have no history of bone disease or calcium disorders?

If I do NOT have an increased risk for colon cancer (like history of colon cancer in my father) and I have a “normal” colonoscopy, (meaning no precancerous polyps found) should I get a repeat colonoscopy any sooner than ten years?

If I’m allergic to eggs, will a regular flu shot be bad for me?

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